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Month: June 2020

Juniper Level Botanic Garden in bloom. Source: Robert B. Butler
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Gardening Booms in 2020

June 30, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

An interview with Tony Avent of Juniper Level Botanic Garden “Gardening is booming in all parts of the country, and nurseries have struggled to keep up with the unprecedented and unexpected demand,” said global plantsman, […]

Source: Bill Crabtree, Town of Wake Forest (North Carolina)
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UPDATED: COVID-19 Testing Offered in WF Renaissance Centre Parking Lot Jun. 30-Jul. 1

June 26, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

  UPDATE: In anticipation of a strong community response and a desire to reduce wait times, pre-registration is now strongly encouraged. To schedule your appointment, complete the COVID-19 Request for Testing Form at www.wakeforestnc.gov/covid-19-coronavirus/covid-19-testing. Anyone […]

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Mosquito Control: Rocky Mount, NC Residents encouraged to ‘Tip and Toss’

June 26, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

  In an effort to decrease the mosquito population, the city of Rocky Mount, North Carolina encourages residents to recycle old tires and tip over containers that have accumulated water after recent heavy rains. Used […]

Wrenn's Farm strawberries at a farmers market. Photo: Kay Whatley
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Farmers Markets in Louisburg, Whitakers open June 26, with Clayton, Zebulon, and more open June 27

June 26, 2020 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Farmers’ markets are essential, and markets will be open this weekend offering local farm goods, handmade, and homemade items in Louisburg, Whitakers, Clayton, Goldsboro, Rocky Mount, Wake Forest, Wendell, Wilson, […]

North Carolina - Staying Ahead of the Curve. Source: Office of the Governor
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North Carolina Pauses in Safer At Home Phase 2, Adds Statewide Requirement for Face Coverings

June 25, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

As virus continues to spread, state will not yet move into Phase 3 On June 24, 2020, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and NC Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen announced that […]

Mary Winston Jackson (1921–2005) successfully overcame the barriers of segregation and gender bias to become a professional aerospace engineer and leader in ensuring equal opportunities for future generations. / Mary W. Jackson Building (NASA headquarters in Washington, DC). Source: NASA
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NASA Headquarters Named for Engineer Mary W. Jackson

June 25, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine announced Wednesday the agency’s headquarters building in Washington, D.C., will be named after Mary W. Jackson, the first African American female engineer at NASA. Jackson started her NASA career in the […]

NC News. Photos: Frank and Kay Whatley
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Manager of Zebulon, NC Credit Union Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement

June 25, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

A Wake Forest, North Carolina man pleaded guilty on June 24, 2020, to theft and embezzlement from a credit union in Zebulon, NC. According to court documents, Johnnie Earl Harrell, 47, served as branch manager […]

Eastern North Carolina corn field. Source:  Chatesha R. Dickens, Halifax County Schools
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Halifax County Schools & 17 Other Agencies Awarded Farm-to-School Rapid Response Funding

June 23, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Halifax County is located north of Nash and Edgecombe Counties in Eastern North Carolina Halifax County Schools is among the eighteen local education agencies (LEAs) recently awarded Farm-to-School Rapid Response funding by the Farm to […]

July 4 is free fishing day in North Carolina, when all ages can fish in all public waters without paying for a fishing license. Source: Take Me Fishing, takemefishing.org
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North Carolina: Fish for Free on Independence Day

June 23, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

No License Required to Fish in North Carolina’s Public Waters on July 4, 2020 On July 4, anyone in North Carolina, regardless of age, can enjoy one of the state’s best outdoor activities for free. […]

Wiseman's View overlook in daylight. Source: Omi Salavea, CreepGeeks Podcast
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UFOs: New Documentary Series Spotlights Legendary North Carolina Brown Mountain Lights

June 22, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

While the Brown Mountain Lights have managed to elude spectators, researchers, scientists and curious-minded tourists for almost a century, the phenomena has yet again sparked the interest of a larger audience. This time, the ghost […]

Filmed in NC image. Source: Dan Brawley, Cucalorus
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Cucalorus and NC Film Office Announce 2020 Filmed in NC Awards

June 18, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

  Eight filmmakers from North Carolina will receive project funding this year through the “Filmed in NC” fund. The program is an initiative of the Cucalorus Film Foundation and the NC Film Office with support […]

Source: Town of Knightdale, NC.
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Knightdale, NC: Face Coverings Required While in Public Spaces

June 18, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

  Due to the rise in COVID-19 infections, especially in Knightdale, North Carolina and immediately adjacent areas of Raleigh, the Knightdale Town Council authorized Mayor James Roberson, to update the Town’s State of Emergency Declaration, […]

Virtual performance planned with Happy Dan the Magic Man . Source: Wake Forest Renaissance Centre
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Wake Forest, NC: Renaissance Centre to Begin Offering Virtual Performances

June 15, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

  Although the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre is closed and in-person events canceled, “the show must go on-line.” As we continue adjusting to life in the midst of COVID-19, the Renaissance Centre is set to […]

Yahyah's Empanadas savory Buffalo Chicken with spicy sour cream, Zebulon, NC. Photo: Nadia Ethier
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Yahyah’s Empanadas delivers for Zebulon, NC (and Beyond)

June 14, 2020 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor For those who live in Zebulon, North Carolina and surrounding Five County area, you’re familiar with the lack of delivery from restaurants in the town. Other than a national brand pizza […]

Peaches on the tree, Wake County, NC. Photo: Kay Whatley (June 2018)
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North Carolina Peach Season: Look for NC Peaches at Farm Stands & Farmers Markets

June 14, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

The first day of summer may be right around the corner, but fresh North Carolina peaches are already available at farmers markets and roadside stands across the state. While not a bumper crop, local growers […]

Part of the labels released by FSIS with Lakeside recall June 2020. Source: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
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Recall Issued for 42K Pounds of Beef Products Due to Possible E.coli O157:H7 Contamination

June 14, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Lakeside Refrigerated Services Recalls Beef Packaged Under Several Brands Lakeside Refrigerated Services, a Swedesboro, New Jersey establishment, is recalling approximately 42,922 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the […]

Zebulon Farm Fresh Market's Spring 2020 location at Vance Street and Arendell Avenue. Source: Sheila Long, Town of Zebulon, NC
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Zebulon, Rocky Mount, and More: Farmers Markets Open June 12,13

June 11, 2020 Kay Whatley

  Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Farmers’ markets are essential, and markets in the Five County area and beyond. Markets will be open this weekend offering local farm goods, handmade, and homemade items in Louisburg, […]

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UFO Sightings by US State: May 2020

June 11, 2020 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Across the United States each year, thousands of unidentified flying object (UFO) sightings are reported. UFO reports cover close encounters of various types, range from blinking lights in the sky to […]

Source: Library of Congress
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Library of Congress Cancels Public Events Until September 1

June 11, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

  On June 10, 2020, the Library of Congress in Washington, DC, announced that it will cancel all scheduled public events at the Library until September 1, 2020 as part of its ongoing efforts to […]

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Lowe’s Opens Applications for $25 Million in Minority Small Business Grants

June 11, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

  As thousands of small businesses struggle to keep their doors open and their employees paid amid economic devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Lowe’s Companies, Inc. on June 11, 2020, opened its first round of grant […]

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New Hanover County, North Carolina Establishes Office of Diversity and Equity, Hiring Now

June 9, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

  This week, New Hanover County Government established an Office of Diversity and Equity, with a mission to promote an inclusive and fair work environment and build a culture and community where employees and residents […]

Hemp growing on a farm in Bunn, NC (Franklin County). Photo: Kay Whatley
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NC Industrial Hemp Commission Public Meeting Includes NC Farm Act Update & More on June 12

June 8, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

  The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting so its members may review and approve applications, and hear an update on the NC Farm Act and State plan. The meeting will […]

Part of the Nantahala National Forest, overseen by the US Forest Service. Source: fs.usda.gov
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US Forest Service Decides to Log Forest, Ignores Public Input and Science, Threatens Trout Streams

June 8, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

  In a decision announced May 22, 2020, the Forest Service committed to charging ahead with irresponsible plans to log in the headwaters of the Nantahala River and Buck Creek in steep, backcountry areas of […]

Wake Forest’s Star-Spangled Sing-Along 2020, Source: Town of Wake Forest
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Your Videos Now Accepted for Wake Forest’s Star-Spangled Sing-Along

June 8, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Oh, say can you sing? Regardless of your answer, you and your family are invited to participate in a virtual rendition of “The National Anthem” as part of a magical, community chorus. Modeled after the […]

Fruits at the Zebulon Farm Fresh Market. Source: Cindy Brookshire
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Area Farmers Markets Open June 5,6 include Whitakers, NC

June 1, 2020 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Farmers’ markets are essential, and markets in the Five County area / Inner Coastal Plains will be open this weekend with continued coronavirus safety precautions in place. Joining the Saturday […]

Mayor Sandy Roberson and Director of Energy Resources Chris Beschler accept the RP3 award. Source: Amy Blanton, City of Rocky Mount, NC
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City of Rocky Mount, North Carolina Recognized for Excellence in Electric Service

June 1, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

  During the city council meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, Roy Jones, chief executive officer of ElectriCities of North Carolina, Inc., presented two awards to the city of Rocky Mount for its achievements in […]

Flags at half staff. Photo: Kay Whatley
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NC to Observe Day of Mourning, to Honor People who Passed from COVID-19, on June 1

June 1, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper encourages all North Carolinians to honor June 1, 2020 as a Day of Mourning to grieve the 100,000 people in America, including almost 1,000 in our state, who have lost […]

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    Wake Forest, NC: Freedom Walk to highlight Saturday’s Juneteenth Celebration
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    “JoCo Grows” Agriculture Initiatives Continue Through 2022 Strawberry Season
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  • "Chicken" is one of many films to be presented during the Franklin Flicks/NCISAFF dates in May and June 2022
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    FCAC Writers’ Retreat Provided Advice, Writing Time in Beautiful Park
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  • Arbor Day Festival 2022, Raleigh, NC. Source: We Plant It Forward
    We Plant it Forward Celebrates US 150th Arbor Day with Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on Apr. 24
    April 20, 2022
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    Selma, NC & Beyond: The 301 Endless Yard Sale Reaches Year 10
    March 14, 2022
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    Rocky Mount, NC: Kings of Southern Soul Concert Set for Apr. 30
    March 7, 2022
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    Deadline Approaching for Carolina Prize for Writing Contest: Enter by Mar. 15
    March 3, 2022
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    North Carolina Transition to Clean Transportation Highlighted by EV Charging Station Tour
    February 25, 2022
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    February 24, 2022
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    Middlesex, NC Author’s First Novel Released
    February 24, 2022
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    Kenly, NC: Tobacco Farm Life Museum’s Historic Tobacco Barn At Risk
    February 24, 2022
  • One of the labels released with the USDA FSIS recall for Morgan Foods, Feb 2022.
    Skyline Chili Products Recall: Can Contents May Be Soup, Not Chili
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UFO Sightings by US State: December 2018

January 16, 2019

By Kay Whatley, Editor Across the United States each year, thousands of unidentified flying object (UFO) sightings are reported. UFO reports cover close encounters of various types, range from blinking lights in the sky to […]

Rhine Research Center, Durham NC. Photo: Kay Whatley
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July 19, 2017

Have you ever volunteered for a research study?  If you’d like to be part of a research study, the Durham-based Rhine Research Center is seeking participants for a study which examines how people interact and […]

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UFO Sightings by US State: June 2019

July 6, 2019

By Kay Whatley, Editor Across the United States each year, thousands of unidentified flying object (UFO) sightings are reported. UFO reports cover close encounters of various types, range from blinking lights in the sky to […]

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